Panasonic FP7 vs Panasonic FZ150

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ150, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the FP7 (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was brought out 15 months before the FZ150 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FP7 scores vs the FZ150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP7 Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP7 provides exterior measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Panasonic FP7 versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the FP7 compared to the FZ150.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP7 and FZ150 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP7 and FZ150.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FP7 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FP7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.